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Why India’s aviation crisis caused a meltdown

Every few years, India gets a reminder of just how fragile its aviation ecosystem really is.

  • Published: December 22, 202510:14 am
  • Author Shrey Madaan
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After 100 days: The Kathmandu Post

"In order to institutionalise the agendas of the Gen Z movement, all sides should show flexibility," says the writer.

  • Published: December 19, 202510:38 am
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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Banning dynasties in the Philippines

The writer says that what the country needs is "nothing short of a comprehensive reform package, which creates real political parties, punishes corruption and vote-buying, and…

  • Published: December 18, 202510:36 am
  • Author Richard Heydarian
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How will Japan PM Takaichi emulate her political role models, Thatcher and Abe?

In a speech shortly after winning the ruling party’s presidential election, Ms Takaichi, wearing a blue suit like those favored by Thatcher, made this pledge: “I will work,…

  • Published: December 17, 202511:30 am
  • Author Hiroshi Tajima
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Who might win in 2028?

The writer asserts: "..the problem is not just dynasty per se, but also impunity."

  • Published: December 15, 202510:07 am
  • Author Artemio V. Panganiban
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What does it mean to honour the legacy of Bangladesh’s martyred intellectuals?

The legacy of the martyred intellectuals endures, not as ritual, but as responsibility, says the writer.

  • Published: December 15, 202510:06 am
  • Author Asif Bin Ali
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Toxic air: Dawn

Already Lahore and Karachi top global lists of cities with the worst air. If left unaddressed, the time may not be far off when citizens literally struggle to breathe.

  • Published: December 12, 202511:39 am
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Stalled reforms leave Bangladeshi journalists exposed amid poll security risks

Amid a volatile political climate, journalists are raising concerns about a hostile reporting environment, ranging from online harassment to physical threats, even at this early…

  • Published: December 12, 202511:25 am
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Corruption and political survival

The writer argues: "President (Marcos) must now realize that for him to preserve and uplift his legacy, he must reach out to pink and yellow forces, in whose ranks he can find…

  • Published: December 11, 202511:39 am
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Save our forest, save our soul: The Jakarta Post

Indonesia needs not only tougher laws and regulations on the use and conversion of forest land by plantation and mining companies, but also tighter supervision and credible…

  • Published: December 9, 202510:24 am
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